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convivial Definition

con·viv·ial (kən viv′ē əl)

adjective

  1. having to do with a feast or festive activity
  2. fond of eating, drinking, and good company; sociable; jovial

Etymology: L convivialis < convivium, a feast < convivere, to carouse together < com-, together + vivere, to live: see quick

convivial Related Forms
con·viv′i·al·ist noun con·viv′i·al′·ity (-al′ə tē) noun con·viv′i·ally adverb
convivial Synonyms

convivial

modif.

  1. Sociable

    genial, jovial, companionable, hearty; see friendly, pleasant 1.

  2. Festive

    festal, merry, holiday, entertaining; see pleasant 2.

convivial Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • atmosphere: Despite the convivial atmosphere however, I felt unable to get into the festive spirit.
  • surroundings: What better way to mark the occasion than in the convivial surroundings of the Society's traditional home.
  • ambiance: Offers everything for which you dream on holiday; spacious loch and mountain view bedrooms and a relaxed convivial ambiance.
  • gathering: Later in the evening a convivial gathering was held in the Wentworth Arms.
  • evening: Also, I chose my squad at the end of a long, convivial evening.
  • dinner: In the evening, why not join us for a convivial wine village dinner?

Modifying Another Word

  • very: The atmosphere is very convivial, " he said.
  • highly: The Annual Dinner represents a key opportunity to discuss the commercial issues of the day in highly convivial surroundings.
  • particularly: Several friends were already moored at Moret when I arrived, so Thursday night was particularly convivial.
  • extremely: After an extremely convivial evening, the Thursday morning alarm call came early.
  • so: Do you think that the atmosphere would have been so convivial?
  • too: However, if anyone gets too convivial the village stocks are right outside!